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Timothy Dale Rapp, age 59, of Massillon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1966, in Canton, Ohio to the late Damon Dale and Nyda (Noftsinger) Rapp. He was a 1984 graduate of Louisville High School. After graduation, Tim relocated to Naples, FL where he owned a successful masonry contractor business. Tim finished his career in the pipelining industry and retired in September 2024. Tim was an avid outdoorsman- he enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking and kayaking; with a passion for woodworking and was helping others. Tim loved nothing more than making memories with his wife, kids, and grandkids. He was a proud and supportive dad to all of his kids. He was the best Papa in the world and the best dog dad to Bella and Remi.
Tim is Survived by his wife and love of his life, Melissa Rapp; four children, Lindsey (James) Corkish, Timothy “TJ” (Kat) Rapp, Thomas (Samantha) Rapp, Tabitha Rapp; Step-children, Nicholas (Sara) Bentley, Rachel Bentley; Grandchildren, Nicky Bentley, Nova Corkish, Serafina Rapp, Eliana Corkish; Siblings, William “BJ” (Laura) Rapp, Kelly (Kenny) Pape, Michelle Allour; his mother-in-law, Joy Warrington; sister-in-law, Kim (Jim) Polacek; brother-in-law, Mark (Michelle) Warrington; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be 10am Saturday morning at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville with Pastor Daniel Dunnivan officiating. Calling hours will be 6-8pm Friday evening at the funeral home. Tim will be laid to rest in Foxfield Preserve, Dundee, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made to Aultman Compassionate Care Center; Aultman.org/hospicegifts.
Stier-Israel Funeral Home 330-875-1414
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